Episodes

Detailed episode information
Definitions or concept papers, Detailed Business Requirements (DBR), and code tables for all episodes. Concept papers include an overall introduction to the episode rationale and design dimensions. DBRs include a more detailed definition as well as the associated coding algorithm. The code tables refer to an excel spreadsheet with the code detail for reach episode.

Wave 1: Reporting for the initial set of episodes began in March of 2015. For Medicaid, the performance period for asthma, COPD, and perinatal begins January 1st, 2016. Episodes ending during the 12- month performance period will be used to determine whether or not a provider is eligible for an incentive payment. Reporting will continue for all episodes.